The patient in particular is around 80 years old, so cannot undergo chemotherapy treatment. So scratch chemo off your lists.
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Radiation. That's about it... There are lots of experimental treatments. But in his case, he probably couldn't go thru them...
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There are a few more options: radiotherapy, oral drugs (Tarceva, Iressa...). And here's my real answer. Who's the question for? 1. If you ask it for a patient --> consult a Dr. 2. If you are a the patient --> consult a Dr 3. If you are a med student --> I'd never go see you when you graduate (gosh, putting hw question on a web???) 4. If you are a pharmacy student --> I'll never come to your pharmacy for advice or fill my Rx (same reason) 5. If you are a Dr or Pharmacist --> you should retire 6. If you are just curious for facts --> good for you!
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